A Ghost

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant, a prominent French writer known for his mastery of the short story, depicted human lives and social forces with a naturalist lens, often highlighting disillusionment and pessimism. As a student of Gustave Flaubert, his stories feature a concise style and compelling plots, influencing later authors such as Somerset Maugham and O. Henry. In "A Ghost," Maupassant explores an old man's reflection on a haunting supernatural event that has lingered in his memory for over fifty years.